Darlene Bernot Riggs Makes History as the First Haitian-American Elected in Broward County March 16, 2015 | 8:18 AM EDT

Darlene Bernot Riggs made history on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 when she became the first Haitian-American to be elected in the city of Miramar. She was elected Commissioner, another historic landmark for Broward County. READ FULL ARTICLE...

MIAMI (Le Floridien) -- The Haitian Lawyers Association held its annual event Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the JW Marriott's ballroom in downtown Miami. It was a night of honor and entertainment, celebrating the great works the HLA performs throughout the year. READ FULL ARTICLE...

Having an effective campaign strategy is an essential component of helping a candidate win an election. That all begins with an experienced and potent campaign staff led by someone with vision and the capacity to sense the pulse of the electorate, the people who put others in office. READ FULL ARTICLE...

LITTLE HAITI (Le Floridien) -- An organization that was founded to help immigrants from Haiti, especially women and children, adjust to their new community, empower them to build a better life, and represent the best of what Haitian-Americans are held its 22nd annual gala eventREAD FULL ARTICLE...

SUNRISE -- Wadelene Nicola, the producer/director/distributor also commonly known as Miss Carole/Tifi Pasté-a is back and better than ever with the release of three new films.
On January 15, 2015, her latest movies, Grenn5/Tifi Pasté-a Pi Red #1 & #2,and "La Vie Dyeskan'm Ilegal nan Diaspora" READ FULL ARTICLE...

PEMBROKE PINES -- "Blayikiltrel," an organization that seeks to cultivate and promote the culture, history, and other aspects of Haiti, the world's first independent black repu-blic, held an wonderful evening at Kasa Champet in Pembroke Pines on Sunday March 15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. READ FULL ARTICLE...

City of North Miami and HLA join forces to brief Haitian Community on 'Family Reunification' ProcessFebruary 16, 2015 | 9:26 PM EDT

NORTH MIAMI -- On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Haitian community was briefed on the 'Family Reunification' process. This program is officially called the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program Read Full Story...

HOLLYWOOD, FL (Le Floridien) -- The first of its kind Haitian Christian television network, Chrisomni TV now delivers the optimal content to this important community throughout Southern Florida. Read Full Story...

MIAMI-DADE - -- During a historic ceremony at the Commission Chambers located at the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami, District 2 County Commissioner Jean Monestime was installed as the new Chairman... Read Full Story...

LITTLE HAITI -- Five years ago, on January 12, 2010, the lives of millions of Haitians were changed forever. A massive 7.0 earthquake struck the capital city of Port-au-Prince, making it the most devasta-ting natural disaster in its recorded history.
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(LE FLORIDIEN) - Well-known activist and educator Carline Paul, aka Teacher Carline, was the very first potential candidate to express interest in running for a seat in the 2015 North Miami regular election. The mayoral and two council seats will be vacated in May 2015. Read Full Story...

For decades, a politically young and immature Haitian community in South Florida, especially in Miami-Dade County, has been voting to elect one of their own to public office without having any specific reason in mind. Just vote. However, some would argue that the reason is change, while some would argue for pride. Read Full Story...

WASHINGTON - This year again, thousands of black professionals from all corners of the United States of America converged on Washington, D.C., to discuss issues that impact black communities around the world.
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Ex-North Miami mayor gets 65 months for role in fraud scheme
Lucie Tondreau, a community activist who made political history as North Miami’s first female Haitian-American mayor, was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison on Tuesday for her role in an $11 million mortgage fraud scam.
A tearful Tondreau said she wished “she could turn back time” and apologized to people she hurt — especially to the community who saw her as a symbol of hope and helped elect her mayor.
Tuesday March 24, 2015 - 10:14am

Dominican Nurse Fired for Haitian Parents Shows Expulsion Threat
(Bloomberg) -- Anne Dimanche Saintil was born in the Dominican Republic, earned her nursing degree there and worked at a hospital in the capital, Santo Domingo. Then she was fired, because her parents were from Haiti.
Tuesday March 24, 2015 - 10:16am

Haiti and Cuba on AMResorts’ destination wish list
ACAPULCO, Mexico — AMResorts has its eye on several new destinations, including Haiti.
"There is a huge potential in Haiti and a big need for investment. We're engaged in talks now," Alex Zozaya, CEO of Apple Leisure Group (AMResorts’ parent company), said at the Tianguis Turistico trade show on Tuesday.
Tuesday March 24, 2015 - 10:18am

Ex-Promoter in Haiti Charged in Kidnapping Ring
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A former music promoter with ties to the Haitian president, Michel Martelly, was indicted this week, accused of running a kidnapping ring said to be responsible in the killing of a police inspector and the abductions of 17 people.
But the surrogate prosecutor overseeing the case disagreed with the investigation’s findings and recommended dropping the charges, according to a charging document made public Wednesday.
Tuesday March 24, 2015 - 10:20am

By Patricia Elizée, Esq

When will my criminal case have immigration consequences?Posted March 16, 2015

To have an immigration consequence, you must admit to or be convicted of a crime that makes you inadmissible, deportable, or ineligible for immigration relief. A conviction for immigration purposes exists where there has been a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court or if adjudication has been withheld, where all of the following elements are present:
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First story - The Haitian Consulate in Miami again showed its chummy (or cunning) side for the second straight year when it chose to honor a few Haitian or Haitian-American women for their charitable work or beneficent contribution to our South Florida communities. Women's International day has been the occasion for the consulate to gather these women and recognize their worth to our society.
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